Craven's best movie that doesn't have the word "Texas" in the title.
The Hills Have Eyes (1977)
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Reviews Counted:18
Fresh:11
Rotten:7
Average Rating:6.1/10
Runtime: 1 hr 39 mins
Genre: Horror/Suspense
Synopsis: When their camper breaks down in the desert on their way to California, a desperate family struggles to survive the attacks of a bizarre cannibalistic family, hungry for fresh meat and determined... When their camper breaks down in the desert on their way to California, a desperate family struggles to survive the attacks of a bizarre cannibalistic family, hungry for fresh meat and determined to terrorize the innocent vacationers. As members of the Carter clan fall prey to these inbred marauders, only a son and daughter remain to rescue their kidnapped infant and seek vengeance against the savages who have destroyed their family. [More]
Starring: Susan Lanier, Virginia Vincent, Dee Wallace Stone, James Whitworth
Starring: Susan Lanier, Virginia Vincent, Dee Wallace Stone, James Whitworth, Michael Berryman, Bobby Houston
Director: Wes Craven
Director: Wes Craven
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Reviews for The Hills Have Eyes
Craven’s latent sick streak gets a major workout here, and the rudest shocks seem to center around the “good” family’s parental figures.
Even a dog has his day, and among the few tolerable features helmed by Craven is this early cult item.
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